In class you will partake in lectures and debates that will provide you with a background knowledge of the 2nd amendment and current gun control laws. We will also cover the current gun control debates that are taking place in the political world today. After we have covered this material we will use this wiki to interact and discuss questions directly related to the topic.
Here you will be expected to interact through researched based discussions with your classmates and myself. Remember to post positive and open minded reactions. You are all entitled to your opinions and evaluations, however, mean spirited replies and discussions will not be tolerated.
Assignment:
First research current gun debate articles and information using the following links to spark your research. Feel free to use your own articles above and beyond these articles but remember to take into consideration their political bias. For instance if you research the NRA's website for information remember to research the NRA's opposition to formulate an argument that is defendable and realistic. This will allow us to formulate researched based opinions and discussion. Site any and all sources that you utilize in your discussion by either stating the article and author or providing a link in your responses and posts.
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In class you will partake in lectures and debates that will provide you with a background knowledge of the 2nd amendment and current gun control laws. We will also cover the current gun control debates that are taking place in the political world today. After we have covered this material we will use this wiki to interact and discuss questions directly related to the topic.Here you will be expected to interact through researched based discussions with your classmates and myself. Remember to post positive and open minded reactions. You are all entitled to your opinions and evaluations, however, mean spirited replies and discussions will not be tolerated.
Assignment:
First research current gun debate articles and information using the following links to spark your research. Feel free to use your own articles above and beyond these articles but remember to take into consideration their political bias. For instance if you research the NRA's website for information remember to research the NRA's opposition to formulate an argument that is defendable and realistic. This will allow us to formulate researched based opinions and discussion. Site any and all sources that you utilize in your discussion by either stating the article and author or providing a link in your responses and posts.
White House SitePsychology Today
NRA
Council of Foreign Relations
Consider this rubric as it will be used to grade your responses.
Construct a response to the following in the discussion portion of the WIKI.
Discussion Page